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America Chained MAG

August 5, 2022
By artistX SILVER, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
artistX SILVER, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
5 articles 17 photos 29 comments

Favorite Quote:
“This is what love does. In the stories, love healed your wounds, fixed what was broken, allowed you to go on. But love wasn’t a spell, some kind of benediction to be whispered, a balm or a cure-all. It was a single, fragile thread, which grew stronger through connection, through shared hardship and trust.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Rule of Wolves


These hands represent immigrants seeking refuge in America only to find them ensnarled in the rat race of working long hours. The American flag represents the thing that chains our modern society.


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seo2008 BRONZE said...
on Nov. 6 2022 at 1:07 am
seo2008 BRONZE, Peachtree City, Georgia
1 article 0 photos 10 comments
I think this is one of the best realistic art I've seen and with such deep meaning behind it too!?

on Nov. 5 2022 at 7:19 pm
RustedTelephone BRONZE, Bellingham, Washington
3 articles 5 photos 24 comments

Favorite Quote:
"There is always light. If only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it." -Amanda Gorman

Oops, I didn't mean to post twice, Lol

on Nov. 5 2022 at 7:18 pm
RustedTelephone BRONZE, Bellingham, Washington
3 articles 5 photos 24 comments

Favorite Quote:
"There is always light. If only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it." -Amanda Gorman

Wow this is awesome! Good work. I also love the lines and depth of the hands. It feels real but also a drawing at the same time, which is exactly what I'm looking for when I see realistic art. Awesome job!

on Nov. 5 2022 at 7:18 pm
RustedTelephone BRONZE, Bellingham, Washington
3 articles 5 photos 24 comments

Favorite Quote:
"There is always light. If only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it." -Amanda Gorman

Wow this is awesome! Good work. I also love the lines and depth of the hands. It feels real but also a drawing at the same time, which is exactly what I'm looking for when I see realistic art. Awesome job!

artistX SILVER said...
on Aug. 28 2022 at 12:27 pm
artistX SILVER, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
5 articles 17 photos 29 comments

Favorite Quote:
“This is what love does. In the stories, love healed your wounds, fixed what was broken, allowed you to go on. But love wasn’t a spell, some kind of benediction to be whispered, a balm or a cure-all. It was a single, fragile thread, which grew stronger through connection, through shared hardship and trust.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Rule of Wolves

Yeah... I did. Thx @Doctar_Who & @strangerthings. Appreciate you guys

Doctar_Who said...
on Aug. 28 2022 at 12:24 pm
Doctar_Who, Dallas, Texas
0 articles 0 photos 9 comments
You are very nice, I agree with you. I think @artistX used graphite. but I'm not sure...

Doctar_Who said...
on Aug. 28 2022 at 12:23 pm
Doctar_Who, Dallas, Texas
0 articles 0 photos 9 comments
Thank you @strangerthings

on Aug. 27 2022 at 12:41 pm
strangerthings, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
0 articles 0 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
there's more to life than stupid boys

What medium did you use?

on Aug. 27 2022 at 12:21 pm
strangerthings, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
0 articles 0 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
there's more to life than stupid boys

This is so cool!I love the rendition on the hands!

artistX SILVER said...
on Aug. 26 2022 at 5:44 pm
artistX SILVER, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
5 articles 17 photos 29 comments

Favorite Quote:
“This is what love does. In the stories, love healed your wounds, fixed what was broken, allowed you to go on. But love wasn’t a spell, some kind of benediction to be whispered, a balm or a cure-all. It was a single, fragile thread, which grew stronger through connection, through shared hardship and trust.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Rule of Wolves

thank you!

Doctar_Who said...
on Aug. 26 2022 at 5:34 pm
Doctar_Who, Dallas, Texas
0 articles 0 photos 9 comments
I really can't get over the depth of this piece! You should be proud!

Doctar_Who said...
on Aug. 26 2022 at 5:34 pm
Doctar_Who, Dallas, Texas
0 articles 0 photos 9 comments
This is stunning (the concept & the execution) and very provocative! Great job!

artistX SILVER said...
on Aug. 12 2022 at 10:25 am
artistX SILVER, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
5 articles 17 photos 29 comments

Favorite Quote:
“This is what love does. In the stories, love healed your wounds, fixed what was broken, allowed you to go on. But love wasn’t a spell, some kind of benediction to be whispered, a balm or a cure-all. It was a single, fragile thread, which grew stronger through connection, through shared hardship and trust.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Rule of Wolves

@13bookworm4596, ttysm! btw i love ur username!

on Aug. 12 2022 at 7:34 am
13bookworm4596 SILVER, Mantua, Ohio
7 articles 7 photos 33 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Stay gold, Ponyboy." -Johnny Cade (S.E. Hinton)
"One moment of pain is worth a lifetime of glory." - Louis Zamperini

This is really good! The message is deep, and the shading is awesome!

artistX SILVER said...
on Aug. 9 2022 at 12:09 pm
artistX SILVER, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
5 articles 17 photos 29 comments

Favorite Quote:
“This is what love does. In the stories, love healed your wounds, fixed what was broken, allowed you to go on. But love wasn’t a spell, some kind of benediction to be whispered, a balm or a cure-all. It was a single, fragile thread, which grew stronger through connection, through shared hardship and trust.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Rule of Wolves

@Afra, thank you!

Afra ELITE said...
on Aug. 9 2022 at 8:04 am
Afra ELITE, Kandy, Other
102 articles 7 photos 1819 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A writer must never be short of ideas."
-Gabriel Agreste- (Fictional character- Miraculous)

This speaks a lot!!!